People that know me well, know that I have a tendency to assign a value to things and very, ~very~ rarely pay more money. But every once in a while (especially in the name of blog fodder) I'll try something new. I was killing time one Saturday morning and stopped at Home Depot. They showed a squatty zucchini plant with approximate 3' maximum vines, that grew squarish fruit, perfect for grilling. Yep, I was intrigued:@) The hook... One plant cost $6. One *zucchini* plant $6. I hem-haw'd but thought it might be fun and got one.
The bullets of the Green Griller write-up:
- Oblong zucchini that's blockier than other varieties, 6-7"
- Great for grilling, with broad slices that are easy to flip
- Simple to harvest with fruit growing on low, open bush
- Pretty variegated green and silver foliage adds ornamental value
- Fruit matures quickly
After a month+ of nurturing...
Um... This a regular, run of the mill, crookneck squash. Bummer. While I guess I could take it back, at this point in the season I'll just cut bait and keep it. At least it's making some squash:@)
Moral of the story,
sticking to your values is always best.
Have a great weekend:@)
